State Budget
Shaping Michigan’s Economic Future Through the 2026-2027 State Budget
May 1, 2026Read an analysis from the Detroit Regional Chamber's Public Policy and Business Advocacy Team on key priorities the 2027 Michigan…
Adam Majestic
Lansing Budget Updates: Critical Talent and Economic Programs Face Divergent Paths
April 24, 2026This week, Michigan legislative subcommittees advanced numerous budget proposals for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presenting contrasting visions for the state's economic future.
Adam Majestic
This Week in Government: Legislative Roundup – April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026During the week of April 17, 2026, the Michigan legislature returned from Spring Break and hit the ground running in…
Ashley Mathews
Michigan’s FY26 Budget Offers Mixed Results on Education and Talent
October 10, 2025While the FY26 Michigan state budget includes some significant wins, it missed an opportunity to address the state’s talent crisis…
Legislature Funds Budget on the Backs of Businesses, Undercuts Competitiveness
October 3, 2025The Michigan state budget for fiscal year 2025-26 finally came to fruition, at the expense of businesses, which will incur…
Statement: State Budget Comes Amid Historic Challenges for Business
October 3, 2025As the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget passed in the early hours of Oct. 3, the Detroit Regional Chamber issued…
Lansing Fails to Pass Long-term Budget: What It Means for Michigan Business
October 1, 2025For the first time in 16 years, Michigan has entered a new fiscal year without a complete budget in place,…
Chamber Reacts to Whitmer 2025-26 State Budget Proposal
February 5, 2025Whitmer's seventh state budget sees investment in many Chamber priorities and concerns.
Michigan’s FY25 State Budget: Navigating Economic Predictions and Key Investments
August 14, 2024The Detroit Regional Chamber hosted Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and State Budget Director Jen Flood to discuss the state…
FY25 State Budget Wins for Business: Support for ‘K – 12 + 2’ Education, Funds to Scale Up MichAuto Talent Initiatives, and More
June 27, 2024The Fiscal Year 2025 state budget was passed on June 27 and includes several investments that will support Michigan’s business…
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